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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Job Search Assistance

9:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Study Room 7 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

Spruce up your resume or receive assistance in your job hunt with Downtown Dallas Incorporated and the Cardboard Project. They are available for one on one sessions to help in your career search Tuesdays on the 6th floor.

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Early registration for the SMART Summer Reading program starts today for all ages! 

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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Attendance is limited to 25 children and their adult(s).

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Workforce Solutions

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Speak with Eric Martinez, a representative from Workforce Solutions about workforce development questions, job search assistance, and more. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dallas Lace Society

11:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!  

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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

American Mahjong

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn to play American Mahjong!

 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Beginning Music Theory for Children (2nd quarter series)

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

The intent of this class is to present the basic elements of music theory beginning with rhythm, notation, scales, and intervals to children ages 6-12. Ideas will be presented through a series of fun games, worksheets and other activities.

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Beginning Piano and Keyboard

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly class, but can join at any time.  

Reservation

Knit WIts

2:00pm - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Knitting and crocheting

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Help

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

 

 

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the mothers and mother figures special to you.  Join us after school at the Arcadia Park Library to decorate a fun Mother's Day canvas bag and fill it with candy or make a pretty card to give to someone special.

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Creative Learning Room
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Refuel after school with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Celebrate with Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Join us on Tuesdays at White Rock Hills to celebrate unique national holidays!

We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities. 

Here is a list of the holidays we will be celebrating:

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

A "Papel Picado" is cut-up paper, usually depicting a fun, intricate image or design! Papel Picados are a popular decoration item in Latine cultures and are a traditional Mexican Folk Art.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Reading Circles

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Children take turns reading aloud for a minute or two to the leader. They get a small prize each time they read. Great practice for struggling readers, those who need to project, and those who need to slow down.

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Which animal was that? Learn how to become wildlife detectives by exploring skins, skulls, scat, and the different clues animals leave behind in nature with the Trinity Audubon Center.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Writer's Workshop

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Every first and third Tuesday of the month, we will host any and all young creative writers to give them a space to write and share their works with other like-minded people.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Music classes are coming to the Vickery Park Branch!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

AfterSchool Game Time: Scattergories

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Compete and Win! Join us for a weekly game session of trivia, virtual board games, and more. Work in teams or on your own.

This week, play Scattergories!

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Kleberg-Rylie Branch every Tuesday at 4:15 for a free and fun movement class for kids ages 5 and up with Anita N. Martinez' Ballet Folklorico!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Exhibit Space
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Visit the Highland Hills branch to pick up your free watercolor kit in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Learn about contemporary Mexican artists while completing your own artwork.